Summary of Contents for Samsung GT-S5830I

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• Mobile device • Battery • Quick Start Guide Use only Samsung-approved software. Pirated or illegal software may cause damage or malfunctions that are not covered by your manufacturer's warranty. • The items supplied with your device and available accessories may vary depending on your region or service provider.

To install the SIM or USIM card and battery, If the device is on, press and hold the Power key and select Power off OK to turn it off. → Remove the back cover. Be careful not to damage your fingernails when you remove the back cover.

You can charge the device with the provided travel adapter or by connecting the device to a PC with a USB cable. Use only Samsung-approved chargers and cables. Unauthorised chargers or cables can cause batteries to explode or damage your device.

• While charging, the device may heat up. This is normal and should not affect your device’s lifespan or performance. • If your device is not charging properly, bring your device and the charger to a Samsung Service Centre.

When the battery is fully charged, first unplug the travel adapter from the device and then from the power outlet. Do not remove the battery before removing the travel adapter. Doing this may cause damage to the device. To save energy, unplug the travel adapter when not in use.

Samsung uses approved industry standards for memory cards, but some brands may not be fully compatible with your device. Using an incompatible memory card may damage your device or the memory card and can corrupt data stored on the card.

› Remove the memory card Before removing a memory card, first unmount it for safe removal. Settings In Idle mode, select → phone storage Unmount SD card → Open the cover of the memory card slot on the side of the device.

Getting started Turn your device on and off To turn on your device, press and hold the Power key. If you turn on your device for the first time, follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. To turn off your device, press and hold the Power key and select Power off →...

Use the touch screen Your device’s touch screen lets you easily select items or perform functions. Learn basic actions to use the touch screen. • To avoid scratching the touch screen, do not use sharp tools. • Do not allow the touch screen to come into contact with other electrical devices.

• Pinch: Place two fingers far apart, and then pinch them together. • Your device turns off the touch screen when you do not use the device for a specified period. To turn on the screen, press the Power key or the Home key.

› Add or remove panels to the idle screen You can add or remove panels of the idle screen to organise widgets according to your preferences and needs. Edit. In Idle mode, press [ → You can also place your two fingers on the screen and pinch to switch to Edit mode.

Press [ ] to return to the previous screen; Press the Home key to return to the idle screen. If you rotate the device while using some features, the interface will automatically rotate as well. To prevent the interface from rotating, open the notifications panel and select Auto rotation.

› Use the task manager Your device is a multitasking device. It can run more than one application at the same time. However, multitasking may cause hang-ups, freezing, memory problems, or additional power consumption. To avoid these problems, end unnecessary programs using the task manager. In Idle mode, open the application list and select manager Active applications.

In Idle mode, press [ Select an image. Vibrate → → Save or Set wallpaper. Select Samsung is not responsible for any use of default images or wallpapers provided on your device. Animation Some animations or All → → Wallpaper an option.

If you forget your unlock code, bring your device to a Samsung Service Centre to reset it. • Samsung is not responsible for any loss of security codes or private information or other damages caused by illegal software. Getting started...

Set an unlock password In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Location and security → Password. → Enter a new password (alphanumeric) and select Continue. Enter the password again and select › Lock your SIM or USIM card You can lock your device by activating the PIN supplied with your SIM or USIM card.

› Enter text using the Swype keypad Select the first character of a word and drag your finger to the second character without releasing the finger from the screen. Continue until you have finished the word. Release the finger on the last character. When the word displays correctly, select a space.

Insert a space. Delete characters. Start a new line. Enter text by voice; This icon is available only when you activate the voice input feature for the Samsung keypad. This feature may be unavailable depending on the selected input language. •...

Download applications from Android Market Based on the Android platform, your device’s functionality can be extended by installing additional applications. Android Market provides you an easy and quick way to shop for games and mobile applications. • This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider.

To download files from the web, In Idle mode, open the application list and select Internet. Search for a file or application and download it. To install applications downloaded from websites other than Android Market, you must select Settings Applications Unknown sources.

Communication Calling Learn to use calling functions, such as making and answering calls, using options available during a call or customising and using call-related features. › Make or answer a call You can use the buttons or the touch screen when you make, accept, end, or reject calls.

Reject a call When a call comes in, drag left until it reaches the dot. The caller will hear a busy tone. Call an international number In Idle mode, open the application list and select Keypad, and tap and hold 0 to insert the + character. Enter the complete number you want to dial (country code, area code and phone number), and then select to dial the number.

• To open the dialling screen, select • To listen and talk to the other party via a Bluetooth headset, select Headset. • To turn off the microphone so that the other party cannot hear you, select Mute. • To activate the speakerphone feature, select In noisy environments, you may have difficulty hearing some calls while using the speakerphone feature.

Enter the PIN2 supplied with your SIM or USIM card and select OK. FDN list and add contacts to be used in FDN Select mode. Set call forwarding Call diverting is a network feature to send incoming calls to another number that you specify. You can set this feature separately for several conditions when you are not able to answer calls, such as when you are already on the phone or when you are outside of the service area.

Select a log to view its details. From the detail view, you can dial the number, send a message to the number or add the number to the phonebook. Messaging Learn to create and send text (SMS) or multimedia (MMS) messages, and view or manage messages you have sent or received.

When you enter an email address, the device will convert the message as a multimedia message. Press [ Add subject and add a subject for the → message. Tap to compose and enter your message text. Select To insert emoticons, press [ Select and add an item.

Google Mail You can retrieve new email messages from Google Mail to your Inbox. When you access this application, the Inbox screen appears. The total number of unread messages displays in the title bar and unread messages display in bold. If you have labelled a message, its label appears in a coloured rectangle on the message.

• To view an attachment, select Preview. To save it to your device, select Download. • To archive the message, select Archive. • Delete. To delete the message, select • To move to the previous or next message, select › Organise email by labels You can organise your email by labelling your messages or adding stars to mark important messages.

Enter your email address and password. Select Next (for general email accounts such as Google Mail and Yahoo) or Manual setup (for other company email accounts). Follow the on-screen instructions. When you are finished setting up the email account, the email messages are downloaded to your device.

› View an email message When you open an email account, you can view previously retrieved emails offline or connect to the email server to view new messages. After retrieving email messages, you can view them offline. In Idle mode, open the application list and select an email account.

Press [ Add friend. → Enter an email address of the friend and select invitation. When your friend accepts the invitation, the friend is added to your friend list. › Start a chat In Idle mode, open the application list and select Select a friend from the friend list.

Entertainment Camera Learn how to capture and view photos and videos. You can take photos at resolutions up to 2560 x 1920 pixels (5.0 megapixels) and videos at resolutions up to 320 x 240 pixels. To use this feature, you must first insert a memory card. •...

› Capture a photo by using preset options for various scenes Your camera provides you with predefined settings for various scenes. You can simply select the proper mode for your shooting condition and subjects. For example, when you take photos at night, select the night mode that uses an extended exposure.

› Capture a panoramic photo You can take wide panoramic photos using Panorama shooting mode. This mode is convenient for photographing landscapes. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. Panorama. Select →...

Option Function Metering Select a type of exposure metre. Image quality Set the quality level for your photos. Before taking a photo, select → following settings: Setting Function Display the guidelines on the preview Guidelines screen. Set the camera to display the taken Review image.

› Record a video In Idle mode, open the application list and select Camera. Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. Select to switch to the camcorder. Aim the lens at the subject and make any necessary adjustments. Number Function Check the camcorder status and settings.

Press the Volume key to zoom in or out. The zoom function may be unavailable when recording in the highest resolution. Select to start recording. Select to stop recording. The video is saved automatically. The camera may not be able to properly record videos to a memory card with a slow transfer speed.

Before recording a video, select following settings: Setting Function Display the guidelines on the Guidelines preview screen. Set the camera to display the Review recorded video. Reset Reset menus and shooting options. Gallery to access the → Learn to view photos and play videos saved on your memory card.

› View a photo In Idle mode, open the application list and select Gallery. Select a folder. To change the view mode, select right of the screen. Select a photo (with no icon) to view. While viewing a photo, use the following options: •...

Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Activate the 5.1 channel surround sound system when a headset is connected. Move to a point of the file by dragging the bar. Entertainment Number 1. These icons are shown when you tap the player screen. Function •...

• You can control playback with a headset: Press the headset button to play or pause playback. You can also press and hold the headset button to launch the music player. ™ • SRS CS Headphone delivers a 5.1 surround sound experience over standard headphones or earbuds when listening to multichannel content, such as DVD movies.

› Customise music player settings In Idle mode, open the application list and select Music. Select a category a music file. → Press [ Settings. → Adjust the following settings to customise your music player: Option Function Set whether or not to activate the virtual 5.1 channel surround 5.1 channel sound system when a headset is...

Control the FM radio with the following keys: Number Function Turn off or on the FM radio. Fine-tune the frequency. Search for an available radio station. Add the current radio station to the favourites list. Number › Save a radio station automatically Plug a headset into the device.

› Add a radio station to the favourites list Plug a headset into the device. In Idle mode, open the application list and select radio. Select to turn on the FM radio. Scroll to the radio station you want. Select to add to the favourites list.

Option Function Set whether or not to show the station ID on the FM radio screen; Show station Station IDs are available only from radio stations that provide this information. Set whether or not the FM radio Alternative attempts to retune a radio station frequency when the current signal is weak.

Personal information Contacts Learn to create and manage a list of your personal or business contacts. You can save names, mobile phone numbers, home phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays and more for your contacts. › Create a contact In Idle mode, open the application list and select Select Select a memory location.

› Find a contact In Idle mode, open the application list and select Scroll up or down on the contact list. You can also drag your finger along the index on the right side to quickly scroll through the list. Select a contact’s name.

› Retrieve contacts from your community accounts You can view the list of community website accounts and select an account to add a contact from the website to your phone contacts. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Press [ Get Contacts.

› Import or export contacts To import contact files (in vcf format) from a memory card to your device, In Idle mode, open the application list and select Import/Export Press [ → → Select a memory location. If you have more than one account, select an account to which you want to add the contact.

Calendar Learn to create and manage daily, weekly or monthly events, and set alarms to remind yourself of important events. › Create an event In Idle mode, open the application list and select Calendar. More Create. Press [ → → Enter the details of the event as required.

› Stop an event alarm If you set an alarm for a calendar event, the event alarm icon will appear at the specified time. Open the notifications panel from the top of the screen. Select a reminder to view more details about the event.

Voice recorder Learn to operate your device's voice recorder. To use this feature, you must first insert a memory card. › Record a voice memo In Idle mode, open the application list and select recorder. Select Record to start recording. Speak into the microphone.

Number Function Enter the web address of a web page to access. Open a list of saved bookmarks, frequently visited pages and recent internet history. While browsing the web page, use the following options: • To zoom in or out, double-tap the screen. You can also use the two fingers to zoom in or out;...

› Search for information by voice This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Internet. Select the URL input field. Select and say a keyword into your device’s microphone.

• To delete the bookmark, select Delete bookmark. • To use the web page as your homepage of the browser, select Set as homepage. › Access the frequently visited pages or the recent history In Idle mode, open the application list and select Internet.

› Get directions to a specific destination In Idle mode, open the application list and select Directions. Press [ → Enter the addresses of the starting location and the ending location. To enter an address from your contact list or point the location on the map, select →...

Places Learn to search for a place around you. This feature may be unavailable depending on your region or service provider. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Places. Select a category. Your device searches for places around your current location that are related to the category.

Rotate the device anti-clockwise to landscape view. Control playback with the following keys: Number Function Move to a point of the file by dragging the bar. Change the quality of the display. › Share videos In Idle mode, open the applications list and select YouTube.

Enter your user name and password and select Enter details of the upload and select News & Weather Learn to view the weather information and read top news and other news articles. › View the weather information In Idle mode, open the application list and select &...

Bluetooth. If the devices are within range of one another, you can exchange information between them even if they are located in different rooms. • Samsung is not responsible for the loss, interception, or misuse of data sent or received via the Bluetooth wireless feature. •...

› Find and pair with other Bluetooth- enabled devices In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Wireless and networks → settings Scan devices. → Select a device. Enter a PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature or the other device’s Bluetooth PIN, if it has one, and select OK.

When prompted, enter the PIN for the Bluetooth wireless feature and select OK (if necessary). Accept to confirm that you are willing to receive Select data from the device (if necessary). Received data is saved to the Bluetooth folder. If you receive a contact, it is automatically saved to the phonebook.

› Add a WLAN manually In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Wireless and networks → Add Wi-Fi network. → Enter the SSID for the network and select the security type. Set the security settings depending on the selected security type.

Option Function Access point Select a WLAN AP to use for DLNA network connections. Upload Set whether or not to accept the from other upload from other devices. devices › Play your files on another DLNA enabled device In Idle mode, open the application list and select AllShare.

Select a media category and select files you want to play. Add to playlist. Select Select a player—the one that will play the media file. Playback begins at the selected player. Control playback using icons of your device. Mobile network sharing Learn to set your device as a wireless modem or wireless access point for PCs or other devices, and share your device’s mobile network connection.

Samsung Kies program. › Connect with Samsung Kies Ensure that Samsung Kies is installed on your PC. You can download the program from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies). Using a USB cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC.

› Connect as a mass storage device You can access the file directory of the memory card by using the device as a memory card reader. Insert a memory card into the device. Using a USB cable, connect the multifunction jack on your device to a PC.

› Set up VPN connections In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Wireless and networks → Add VPN. → Select a VPN type. Customise the connection information. Available options may vary depending on the VPN type. Option Function VPN name Enter a name of the VPN server.

› Connect to a private network In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings Wireless and networks → Select a private network to connect. Enter the user name and password and select Connect. VPN settings. → Connectivity...

Tools Clock Learn to use clock display on the Idle screen, and set and control alarms for important events. › Use the clock display In Idle mode, open the application list and select While using the clock display, use the following features: •...

Calculator Learn to perform mathematical calculations directly on your device like a typical hand-held or desktop calculator. In Idle mode, open the application list and select Calculator. Use the keys that correspond to the calculator display to perform basic mathematical operations. •...

• To delete files or folders, select Delete. • To change the view mode, select • List by. To sort files or folders, select • To use additional features using a file, such as moving, copying or renaming option, select More. ThinkFree Office Learn to create and view document files on your device.

Select My Docs a document. → View and edit the document as desired. • To zoom in or out, use the two finger zoom; Place your two fingers on the screen and slowly pinch or spread apart. • To open the toolbar to edit the document (word, text, or excel file), press [ →...

In Idle mode, open the application list and select manager. Use the following options: • Active applications : View the list of all the applications currently running on your device. • Package : View the package size of applications installed on your device. •...

Settings Access the Settings menu In Idle mode, open the application list and select Settings. Select a setting category and select an option. Wireless and networks Change the settings for wireless network connections. › Flight mode Disable all wireless functions on your device. You can use only non-network services.

Sound Change the settings for various sounds on your device. • Silent mode : Activate the silent mode to mute all sounds except media sounds and alarm ringtones. • Vibrate : Set when the device will vibrate for various events. •...

• Brightness : Set the brightness of the display. • Auto-rotate screen : Set whether or not to rotate the content automatically when the device is rotated. • Animation : Set the device to display animation when you switch between windows. •...

• Remote controls : Set to control a lost device remotely via the web. • Visible passwords : Set the device to display your password as you enter. • Select device administrators : View device administrators installed on your device. You can activate device administrators to apply new policies to your device.

: This is for application development. When your device is connected to a PC with a USB cable, the USB debugging mode will be activated and Samsung Kies will launch automatically. Stay awake : Set the device’s screen to stay on while charging the battery.

: Set the device to insert a period when you double-tap the space bar. • Tutorial : Learn how to enter text with the Samsung keypad. Voice input and output Change the settings for the voice recognition and the text- to-speech feature.

Troubleshooting When you turn on your device or while you are using the device, it prompts you to enter one of the following codes: Code Try this to solve the problem: When the device lock feature is enabled, Password you must enter the password you set for the device.

Ensure that your device software is upgraded to the latest version. • If the touch screen is scratched or damaged, take it to your local Samsung Service Centre. Troubleshooting Your device freezes or has fatal errors If your device freezes or hangs, you may need to close programs or reset the device to regain functionality.

Outgoing calls are not connected • Ensure that you have pressed the Dial key. • Ensure that you have accessed the right cellular network. • Ensure that you have not set call barring for the phone number you are dialling. Incoming calls are not connected •...

Troubleshooting Error messages appear when launching the camera Your Samsung mobile device must have sufficient available memory and battery power to operate the camera application. If you receive error messages when launching the camera, try the following: •...

Service Centre. Error messages appear when opening music files Some music files may not play on your Samsung mobile device for a variety of reasons. If you receive error messages when opening music files on your device, try the following: •...

Ensure that your device and the other Bluetooth device are within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m). If the tips above do not solve the problem, contact a Samsung Service Centre. A connection is not established when you connect the device to a PC •...

For safe disposal of your Li-Ion batteries, contact your nearest authorised service centre. Handle and dispose of batteries and chargers with care • Use only Samsung-approved batteries and chargers specifically designed for your device. Incompatible batteries and chargers can cause serious injuries or damage to your device. •...

• Never place batteries or devices on or in heating devices, such as microwave ovens, stoves, or radiators. Batteries may explode when overheated. • Never crush or puncture the battery. Avoid exposing the battery to high external pressure, which can lead to an internal short circuit and overheating.

Do not use your device in a hospital or near medical equipment that can be interfered with by radio frequency If you personally use any medical equipment, contact the manufacturer of the equipment to ensure the safety of your equipment from radio frequency.

• Position your device within easy reach. Be able to access your wireless device without removing your eyes from the road. If you receive an incoming call at an inconvenient time, let your voice mail answer it for you. • Let the person you are speaking with know you are driving.

Do not use or store your device in dusty, dirty areas Dust can cause your device to malfunction. Do not store your device on slopes If your device falls, it can be damaged. Do not store your device in hot or cold areas. Use your device at -20 °C to 50 °C •...

Using generic batteries or chargers may shorten the life of your device or cause the device to malfunction. • Samsung cannot be responsible for the user’s safety when using accessories or supplies that are not approved by Samsung. Do not bite or suck on the device or the battery •...

Do not disassemble, modify, or repair your device • Any changes or modifications to your device can void your manufacturer’s warranty. For service, take your device to a Samsung Service Centre. • Do not disassemble or puncture the battery, as this can cause explosion or fire.

Do not use the device if the screen is cracked or broken Broken glass or acrylic could cause injury to your hands and face. Take the device to a Samsung Service Centre to have it repaired. Do not use the device for anything other than its intended...

Keep your personal and important data safe • While using your device, be sure to back up important data. Samsung is not responsible for data loss. • When disposing of your device, back up all data and then reset your device to prevent misuse of your personal information.

Correct disposal of this product (Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment) (Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate collection systems) This marking on the product, accessories or literature indicates that the product and its electronic accessories (e.g. charger, headset, USB cable) should not be disposed of with other household waste at the end of their working life.

(place and date of issue) (name and signature of authorised person) * It is not the address of Samsung Service Centre. For the address or the phone number of Samsung Service Centre, see the warranty card or contact the retailer where you purchased your product.

Download the latest version of Kies from the Samsung website (www.samsung.com/kies) and install it on your PC. Using a USB cable, connect your device to your PC. Samsung Kies will launch automatically. If Samsung Kies does not automatically launch, double-click the Samsung Kies icon on your PC.